Name: Bowmont Motel
Address: 80 Riverside Drive, Penticton, Canada, Penticton, British Columbia, CA
Price range: $46–$105 per night
Rating: 7.8

What guests think

At Bowmont Motel, travelers highlight the excellent walkable location near the beach and attractions, a lively family-friendly atmosphere with a popular pool and courtyard, and retro, budget-minded suites with kitchens that suit groups and longer stays.

Many guests find rooms clean, comfortable, and good value, with spacious layouts. However, recurring drawbacks include dated fixtures, thin walls and noise, occasional maintenance problems (leaky faucets, erratic hot water, faulty fridges), and inconsistent service or after-hours support. Automated check-in works for some but feels clunky to others, and the hot tub is sometimes out of service. A straightforward base rather than a polished, full-service hotel.

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Facilities

Guests praise the outdoor pool, courtyard, and communal BBQ/cooking areas for relaxing and socializing. The hot tub is sometimes out of service, and there are occasional maintenance or access issues.

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10

Yolonda

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fabulous swimming pool, great room

10

Ca Sandra

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellently maintained suite that was perfect for my family. The room had everything we needed. It is no frills and obviously a retro motel, but outstanding for the price. The courtyard, pool, BBQ area, and patios were perfect. It far exceeded my expectations and I will definitely stay here again.

10

Kelly

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First stay at this motel, and won’t be the last. We booked the one bedroom suite and it was spacious for our whole family. Loved not needing room key cards and instead having a code for the door. The kids utilized the pool, and enjoyed all the pool toys and floaties provided by the motel. Wished the hot tub was up and running but it wasn’t. Older motel but well taken care of, and I loved the retro feeling of it. Took 3 minutes to walk to the beach. It’s across the street from Loco Landing Adventure Park.

8

Karl

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was good, swimming pool the kids loved to play in, common area with bochi ball/cornhole/yard zee was fun, bbq area is a great thing to have they just need too be cleaned out. The beds were uncomfortable is the worst part. The location is great and we would stay here again even though the beds are not that comfortable.

8

Meggie

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great pool and courtyard space - amazing for bbq and hanging out here. Very close to the beach! Rooms were quite basic but beds were comfy.

10

Corrine

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We really enjoyed the pool area and communal cooking space. Very easy access to the beach, the channel, groceries and liquor store!

10

Norma

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Clean, classic. Great pool and bbq area. Place to play bocce. You are super close to the beach and restaurants. Across from the quaint amusement park. Great lady at the desk. Will stay again

10

kara

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice pool/outdoor area

8

Jennifer

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms, cute decor and quiet location. It’s an older motel but well taken care of. Pool was closed for maintenance which was a bit of a disappointment but opened again later in the evening so they were on it. Good value for money for sure

8

Shane

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything automated with check in and out felt clunky Faucet to the tub leaked all stay Pool half full Gates from Parking Lot chained closed to force you to walk around the block to access the rooms

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many report very clean or spotless rooms, while others cite dirty floors, dust, hair in bathrooms, and stained linens. Standards appear inconsistent between units.

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Cynthia

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Some rooms are renovated, and we asked to be moved to a renovated room because we were staying for 4 nights. The owner was very accomodating. The rooms are very clean. Pool is nice and clean.

8

Harry

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was great. Family oriented so expect lots of noise. Rooms were awesome and very clean and comfortable.

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Jordan

Jul 28, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was not clean. I don’t think they cleaned or washed the floors in the last year or more. My feet were black after walking around barefoot. The sheets and towels were clean although one towel had a large hole in it. This place needs to do a better cleaning job. The place is old but that’s no excuse to be dirty. The location and pool were good.

8

Jeannette

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean motel. Friendly, easy check-in.

10

Laurel

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was very clean. Great having a kitchen. Left laptop when left they phoned and let me know and held on to it for me pick up. Second time have stayed there and would do it again.

10

Kenneth

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unit was very clean and had been recently repainted with new carpet. Nice to have a kitchen. Excellent value for the money

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Brian

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Shower water temperature was extremely hot suddenly. One of my family got red skin due to extreme hot water. We told the problem and they had never fixed next 3 days. Room was so dusty as you can see picture air conditioners is covered dust. Floor was so dirty I got a foot infection on my feet. We stayed before the pandemic, they were sparkling clean that time. Now they are going downhill due to new management company. Manager was “smoking” near the pool

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Owen

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Found hair all over the bathroom

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Taryn

Sep 6, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great motel! The room was spotless, and very big with a nice patio. The pool was wonderful, perfect temperature. We will definitely be back!

8

Maurice

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Although a little older (my wife remembers staying here as a teenager) it was clean. A previous guest had stolen the HDMI cable for the tv (yes we have Netflix on my iPad and laptop) but once informed they came quickly to fix. Steps from the beach, bike rentals and some good restaurants. Starbucks and Tim Hortons also also not far.

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Rooms

Rooms are retro and generally basic, with many spacious suites and in-room kitchens; some have been updated. Drawbacks include thin walls and noise transfer plus maintenance issues like erratic hot water, leaky faucets, and faulty or noisy fridges.

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Cynthia

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Some rooms are renovated, and we asked to be moved to a renovated room because we were staying for 4 nights. The owner was very accomodating. The rooms are very clean. Pool is nice and clean.

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Peter

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The refrigerator din not work. Lost our groceries to spoilage.

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Colton

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was non-smoking but it had obviously been smoked in previously to the point where the air was pretty gross. The deadbolt to our door didn't work, and the walls are so thin you can hear everything going on outside and in adjacent rooms. We booked this place partially because it had a hot tub, but it was out of service. We spent 30 minutes here before finding a different hotel to stay at. It was worth losing the $70 on this room to not have to spend the night here.

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peter

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great smaller Motel, large room with a small kitchenette and nice balcony

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Kelly

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First stay at this motel, and won’t be the last. We booked the one bedroom suite and it was spacious for our whole family. Loved not needing room key cards and instead having a code for the door. The kids utilized the pool, and enjoyed all the pool toys and floaties provided by the motel. Wished the hot tub was up and running but it wasn’t. Older motel but well taken care of, and I loved the retro feeling of it. Took 3 minutes to walk to the beach. It’s across the street from Loco Landing Adventure Park.

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grant

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the tv did not work properly, the electrical outlets were in very poor shape, old.

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Denise

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked a one bedroom suite for myself and two girlfriends. Good unit as each of us had a bed. Full kitchen. 2 minute walk to beach. We were on the quiet side of the motel. Motel is like the other motels around. Dated and maybe in need of an update. Honestly the most comfortable bed I have slept in. The pool area was very busy so didn't use it. The check in was quick and done over the phone which I liked. The unit definitely was what we needed as a home base for our self guided wine tour. We will definitely stay here again. Price, location, and amenities make it a return.

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Renee

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Bowmont is a great for gathering groups, with the common dining/cooking area. The location is unbeatable, right across from Loco Landing and a block from the beach, but not along the main beach (less walking traffic.) Downsides: the building is old (example - anyone using water in your unit or other units turns the water scalding); the office being closed after 6pm is sometimes inconvenient; sound travels well when groups hang out outside late - but all of that is fine as long as you're prepared.

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Doctor Eye

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Older property but good room layouts in family suites, definitely a great location, could use some upgrading but good value

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Steve

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

No ice on the premises, extremely outdated, dirty funiture, very noisy fridge fan. Paint peeling.

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Service

Service is frequently friendly and accommodating, but experiences vary. Some guests report rude interactions, clunky or late check-in, and limited after-hours support.

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JACQUELINE

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and convenient location

4

Patricia

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was short and rude with us.

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Lori

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was terrific! Thank you!

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Laurel

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was very clean. Great having a kitchen. Left laptop when left they phoned and let me know and held on to it for me pick up. Second time have stayed there and would do it again.

4

Jaclyn

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are rude.

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Douglas

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great front desk staff

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Lela

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Poor checkinand communication

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Harold

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome staff, nice cozy accom.

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Reza

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This not what they call pet friendly, your pet not allowed even go to the courtyard in this property. You cannot find any staff or responsible after 6 p.m in this hotel even they not answering the emergency phone they have on office windows.

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Shane

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything automated with check in and out felt clunky Faucet to the tub leaked all stay Pool half full Gates from Parking Lot chained closed to force you to walk around the block to access the rooms

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Location

Location is widely praised for being steps from Okanagan Lake and close to Loco Landing, the channel, and restaurants, with many attractions easily walkable.

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Rayne

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We try to make Penticton once a year. The Bowmont is our go to motel if it’s available. Proximity to canal, lake, loco landing and restaurants is amazing. Room kitchenette was adequate and stocked with what you need. A bit noisy in the pool area with lots of kids but the week days are great!! Cheers

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samantha

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Love it when walking around, very close to the beach and all the fun stuff. We enjoyed it when we stayed there.

10

Kelly

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First stay at this motel, and won’t be the last. We booked the one bedroom suite and it was spacious for our whole family. Loved not needing room key cards and instead having a code for the door. The kids utilized the pool, and enjoyed all the pool toys and floaties provided by the motel. Wished the hot tub was up and running but it wasn’t. Older motel but well taken care of, and I loved the retro feeling of it. Took 3 minutes to walk to the beach. It’s across the street from Loco Landing Adventure Park.

10

Corrine

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We really enjoyed the pool area and communal cooking space. Very easy access to the beach, the channel, groceries and liquor store!

10

Carl

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location. Friendly amd helpful staff. Great BBQ for anyone that was staying there for the Penticton car show.

10

Laurie

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location

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Renee

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Bowmont is a great for gathering groups, with the common dining/cooking area. The location is unbeatable, right across from Loco Landing and a block from the beach, but not along the main beach (less walking traffic.) Downsides: the building is old (example - anyone using water in your unit or other units turns the water scalding); the office being closed after 6pm is sometimes inconvenient; sound travels well when groups hang out outside late - but all of that is fine as long as you're prepared.

8

Ann Marie

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a funky 1950s-retro-style motel. The location was great..situated right across from Okanagan lake. The beds were super comfy, rooms were reasonably clean. This is a great family spot with lots of walking options nearby. There are several restaurants within walking distance. There’s a fair bit of noise that travels between the rooms if you happen to be a light sleeper. Overall good value for the cost.

8

Craig

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value, basic budget motel. The location is near the lake, restaurants and the main sports/entertainment venue in Penticton. Rooms are dated and a bit tired, but mine was a good size, well-maintained and clean. I visited in off-season and arrived after hours, and there were no staff in the office, but communication was good and I was given pass code for the room. I would stay there again when next in Penticton.

8

Maurice

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Although a little older (my wife remembers staying here as a teenager) it was clean. A previous guest had stolen the HDMI cable for the tv (yes we have Netflix on my iPad and laptop) but once informed they came quickly to fix. Steps from the beach, bike rentals and some good restaurants. Starbucks and Tim Hortons also also not far.

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Payal

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As per my past experience rates were high for the property. Bedsheets were not clean they had stains all over the sheets. No room service and no option of breakfast.

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Month	Average price
January	$55
February	$56
March	$53
April	$53
May	$73
June	$118
July	$163
August	$143
September	$420
October	$53
November	$50
December	$52

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13	14	15	16	17 $94	18 $105	19 $93
20 $82	21 $71	22 $72	23 $82	24 $79	25 $83	26 $81
27 $74	28 $60	29 $50	30 $54

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				1 $59	2 $61	3 $57
4 $57	5 $52	6 $46	7 $52	8 $58	9 $60	10 $69
11 $51	12 $51	13 $54	14 $50	15 $52	16 $50	17 $50
18 $52	19 $52	20 $57	21 $52	22 $59	23 $54	24 $54
25 $51	26 $52	27 $51	28 $49	29 $58	30 $50	31 $49

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